Tactical Principles - Laws of the Game - Defending Against an Inside-out Forehand

In todays tennis, the forehand has become one of the most important shots. More and more players are able to control the points with their forehands and therefore work hard to run around their backhnads. This drill will help players practice their inside-out forehand as well as teaching them how to defend against it.

In the drill players play points starting with an inside-out forehand. The tactical principle emphasized is simple: To defend against an inside-out forehand attack, counter down the line when in balance and hit back cross court when on a defensive position.